The Cortisol Effect | Reset Stress and Restore Balance Workshop

Note: This workshop is a part of a longer retreat. You can register for the complete retreat event or just this workshop.

The Cortisol Effect: How to Reset Stress and Restore Balance

Ever wondered why you feel wired yet tired — or why your morning coffee sometimes leaves you anxious instead of energized?

In this interactive talk, we’ll explore the science behind cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone, and how daily habits — from caffeine to screen time — can unknowingly fuel stress and fatigue.

Learn how to:

• Understand the cortisol–caffeine connection and its effect on mood and sleep
• Recognize how chronic stress impacts your body and energy
• Reset your stress response through simple, natural practices like breathwork, mantra meditation, and mindful daily rituals

You’ll walk away with practical, research-backed tools to restore balance and create a calmer rhythm in your day — without needing to give up the things you love.

Details for complete retreat event:

Take a mindful pause before the holiday rush and join us for an evening designed to relax the body, refresh the mind, and restore inner balance.

This immersive retreat blends movement, science, and creativity into one calm, cozy night.

Schedule

5:30 – 6:00 | Yoga for Calm

Ease into the evening with gentle, grounding yoga to release tension and transition out of the week. Suitable for all levels — no experience needed.

6:00 – 7:00 | Buzz-Free Brewing: DIY Caffeine-Free Comfort Drinks

End the evening on a delicious note! Learn to make your own warm, calming drinks — from turmeric milk and rooibos chai to decaf pumpkin spice lattes and London fogs. Enjoy hands-on brewing, sipping, and connecting with others over cozy fall flavors.

7:00 – 8:00 | The Cortisol Effect: How to Reset Stress and Restore Balance

Discover what’s really happening in your body when stress takes over. Learn how cortisol, caffeine, and lifestyle habits impact your energy and anxiety — and explore simple, sustainable ways to lower stress naturally through breathwork, meditation, and mindful routines.

What to Expect

• A warm, welcoming space to unwind and connect
• Guided yoga and breathwork for stress relief
• Practical insights on the science of stress and calm
• A creative, hands-on drink-making experience
• Complimentary tea and all materials provided